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Angeline Chong - Malaysia

“Journalism can change the world into a better place,” Angeline Chong, 17, says.

In Malaysia, the number of digital natives like Angeline grows rapidly and with it, the risks for children and young people. Sexual predators are very active in Malaysia where no law was protecting children from sexual grooming. In 2015, 80% of victims raped by an internet acquaintance were underage. In 2017, R.AGE., a youth media, exposed this scandal to the world with a choking undercover investigation called “Predator in my Phone” that lead to a new bill in Malaysia: Angeline was immediately caught by this striking example of the transformative power of journalism.

“The best thing about Predator in my Phone is that it gave hope and faith,” says Angeline. Following her guts, she decided to join R.AGE.’s training program to become a digital activist as well. “I realised this is a different type of journalism,” she says. Having learned a lot and she is now dedicated to use her voice combined with the power of internet to bring change to her country. #SheisWe.

She is We

She is We

She is We

"She is We" shows that when women are empowered, protected, trusted and invested in, there are benefits for all of us. The campaign emphasizes striking stories of people everywhere in the world, and engages renowned personalities, activists, and members of the development community. This campaign is organized by EuropeAid for the European Development Days – a global forum focusing this year on "Women and Girls at the Forefront of Sustainable Development" to promote a safer, more inclusive and open world for women.